Loss Prevention Manager

Souq.com

Saudi Arabia

Ref: RP971-279

Job description / Role

About Souq.com

Souq.com is the largest ecommerce site in the Arab world. Every month, Souq.com attracts more than 35 million visits to its catalogue of more than 1 Million unique products in 20 different categories, including consumer electronics, household goods, fashion, watches, perfumes, toys, and baby products. Established in 2005, Souq.com today operates both as an award-winning retail business and an online marketplace that allows SMEs, merchants, brands and distributors to distribute their products online.

With more than 3,000 employees, we operate with the scale and ambition of a big corporation, but we cultivate a strong entrepreneurial and nimble mindset to ensure we execute with speed and efficiency. We have offices and local operations in UAE, Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and leading Product and Engineering centers in Jordan and India. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and a unique opportunity to join the leading player in an ever growing and exciting industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Loss Prevention Manager - KSA will be responsible for partnering with the Operations team spread across various cities across the country to execute company security policies and provide security services and asset (lives, inventory in transit and within delivery centre, buildings, equipment, data, & intellectual property) protection within the assigned location and the surrounding geography.The specific areas of focus include, loss exposure/loss controls analysis, investigations of theft and loss, physical security systems and controls, contract guarding services, loss prevention education and awareness programs, background screening, workplace violence and loss prevention audit programs. In order to ensure that the said standards and methods are deployed, in respect of strategic plans, consistently across all countries and business units within the region, the job holder will develop and maintain key relationships and collaborations with leaders across our fulfillment and distribution network in the region. The role will have responsibilities for Security and Loss Prevention strategy in KSA, and will report to a Regional Lead.

- Possess a thorough understanding of central/state security issues and demonstrate excellence in ability to implement and ensure sites compliance with company security policies and any industry or merchant requirements.
- Drive the process by which compliance with all corporate loss prevention program standards is attained.
- Identify, develop and implement additional Loss Prevention program elements required to meet the unique needs of the region.
- Effectively partner with operations and support functions in evaluating current and future business processes and initiatives.
- Serve as a member of a coordinated team of Loss Prevention Managers in relentlessly pursuing improvements to company-wide Loss Prevention program efforts.
- Perform interior and exterior Loss Prevention audits, being alert to and responding to any security of Loss Prevention issues noted.
- Monitor facilities for compliance with Amazon/Souq.com security and Loss Prevention policies
- Perform various Loss Prevention inspections, audits, and investigations as required
- Encourage and promote Loss Prevention within the workforce exercising integrity and ethical methods.
- Support the development and deployment of cost effective security systems and solutions to mitigate risks and Modus Operandi.
- Establish and use risk assessment processes to identify and prioritize risks and mitigation means.
- Liaise and cooperate with law enforcement and industry bodies to support Souq.com interests.
- Liaise and cooperate with vendors, suppliers and partners to effectively resolve exposures and mitigate risks.
- Positively reflect the Souq.com security/Loss Prevention department through public relations and customer service; set a personal example of the highest level.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Loss Prevention best practices in supply chain, distribution and delivery centers to include: application of physical security systems, investigation techniques/laws of arrest, management of contract guard agencies, delivery carriers' loss mitigation techniques.
- Conduct new hire orientation and training.
- Utilize Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma methods to drive process improvements and increase efficiency.

Requirements

- Experience in security and loss prevention within supply chain in the KSA.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Relevant qualification in loss prevention, security management, and administration of justice, related field or equivalent experience is required.
- Extensive loss prevention experience, including significant experience in a distribution environment at management level.
- Decision Making/ Problem Solving- demonstrate ability to proactively gather the right data from appropriate sources, probe/consider all of the facts, consider other perspectives, conduct root cause analysis; draw sound inferences; prioritize key factors; act decisively, promptly and confidently; flexible in approach; able to operate with limited guidance from management.
- Communication and Influencing- demonstrate ability to identify the customer expectation and adjust language/ style to suit the listener; structure the information using correct terminology and grammar; be articulate and well-reasoned; solution-focused; customer-focused; have excellent follow-up.
- Be able to work and travel as required by business needs.

About the Company

Souq.com - the Middle East's online marketplace.

We connect people and products - opening up a world of possibility. From bracelets and backpacks to tablets and toy cars - we give you access to everything you need and want. Our range is unparalleled, and our prices unbeatable.

Driven by smart technology, everything we do is designed to put the power directly in your hands - giving you the freedom to shop however, whenever and wherever you like.

We're trusted by millions, because we don't just deliver to your doorstep, we were born here. With Souq.com you'll always be getting a good deal - with exceptional service that makes your shopping experience as easy and seamless as possible.